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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
August 23, 2010
1. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by
Committee Chair Carl Boznanski. The meeting was held at the District's
Administrative Office at 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Bill Guse Greg Meyers Ken Vecchiarelli, General Mgr
Bob Kiley Lindon Baker Damon Micalizzi, PI Officer
Carl Boznanski Modesto Llanos
Gary Melton Oscar Bugarini OTHER VISITORS
Gene Scearce Michael Baker
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1. November Water Bond Measure (Verbal Report)
The Committee discussed the November Water Bond Measure and its
removal from the 2010 Ballot.
3.2. Practice Field Atop Elk Mountain Reservoir (Verbal Report)
Mr. Vecchiarelli presented to the Committee the initial staff report and
background information on the Elk Mountain Reservoir Practice Field
project. The Committee discussed various issues including outreach to
the community, impacts and matters of concern to the local residents near
the site, and the potential benefit of the concept to the greater community.
The Committee also shared ideas and experiences on the potential for
synthetic turf options and offered ideas to consider regarding partnerships
for the project.
3.3. City of Yorba Linda Sewers Update (Verbal Report)
Mr. Vecchiarelli updated the Committee on the status of the potential
transfer of the public sewer collections system from the City of Yorba
Linda to YLWD. Staff reported on the District's initial proposal which was
memorialized through a draft agreement currently in the City's possession
and waiting for input and possible revisions. Staff reported that the
Committee could weigh in on any related action items coming before the
City Council or the YLWD Board. The next step is for the City Council to
consider the draft transfer agreement with at least a preliminary vote that
would allow staff from both agencies to determine if they should proceed
forward with these matters.
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3.4. Future Agenda Items
The Committee requested for the next meeting, an in-depth look at the
District's water rates and the District's incorporation of Metropolitan's
upcoming rate increases into the current YLWD rate. Staff reported that a
water rate study is currently underway but that the two known MWD rate
increases over the next two years have already been incorporated into the
District's current water rate. The Committee also asked to have a
discussion item on the next meeting's agenda on District water usage and
conservation.
4. ADJOURNMENT
4.1. The Committee adjourned at 9:59 a.m. The next regular meeting of the
Citizens Advisory Committee will be held September 27, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
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